Ignazio Borghesi
- Specialization: Neurosurgeon
- 31 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Italian
- Workplace: Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
Performed over 4,500 complex neurosurgical procedures – Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital.
- Specializes in minimally invasive brain tumor removal with 4K 3D imaging
- Successfully treated 400+ cases of trigeminal neuralgia with advanced techniques
- Trained at top-tier institutions including École de Chirurgie in Paris
- Expert in spinal surgeries for herniated discs and degenerative conditions
Doctor's services
- Discectomy
- Transnasal resection of tumor
- Pituitary tumor surgery
- Brain Aneurysm Repair
- Brain tumor removal
- Craniotomy
- Laminectomy
- Surgical removal of the brain cyst
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
- Brain Tumor Embolization
- Excision of skull base tumor
- Removal of spinal cord tumor
- Spine Tumor Embolization
How are we doing?
Qualifications
Dr. Ignazio Borghesi is a neurosurgeon directing the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He has performed over 5,000 complex cranial and spinal surgeries throughout his career. His team completes around 1,000 neurosurgical procedures every year. This high volume allows the unit to maintain specialized proficiency in brain and spine treatments.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Borghesi treats challenging brain and spine conditions. He performs surgeries for complex pathologies including:
- Brain tumors, pituitary adenomas, and acoustic neuromas
- Cerebral artery aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
- Degenerative spinal disorders, including herniated discs and spinal tumors
- Rare conditions such as colloid cysts and Moyamoya disease
- Cranial nerve disorders like trigeminal neuralgia and facial spasms
Advanced Techniques and Technology
The doctor uses 4K 3D digital microscopy during brain tumor removals. This technology provides enhanced precision while ensuring minimal invasiveness. For spinal care, he performs cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures using both anterior and posterior approaches. Dr. Borghesi has treated over 400 cases of trigeminal neuralgia using minimally invasive techniques. These methods allow for faster recovery times and less postoperative pain.
Work Experience
- Director of the Neurosurgery Unit – Maria Cecilia Hospital, Italy
- Consultant – Medical Review Journal (1997)
Education and International Training
Dr. Borghesi completed fellowships to master specialized neurosurgical methods at several institutions:
- Spinal Unit, Schulthess Klinik – Zurich, Switzerland
- École de Chirurgie – Skull base and spinal surgery training, Paris, France
- Brain Institute at the University of Florida – Microsurgical brain procedures, USA
- Microsurgical Laboratory at the University of Arkansas – Lumbar degenerative disorders, USA
Research and Publications
The specialist contributes to the medical community through scientific research. He has authored numerous papers in national and international medical journals. This work explores how to improve outcomes in complex spinal and cranial surgery. Additionally, he publishes findings in various medical volumes.
You may also be interested
Payment & Rewards
You don’t pay for our services
You make your payment directly at the clinic or to their official bank account.
Some clinics may require a deposit as a part of their policy.
Spread out your payments with installment options.
Earn rewards for referring friends to Bookimed.